The fifth annual Township of Union Talent Show “Union’s Got Talent” was held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 to an enthusiastic audience. Presented by Investors Bank, the event raised money for two non-profit organizations: Union High School Performing Arts Company and Douglas Michael Krueger Scholarship Fund Inc. All money raised helps to directly benefit the students of Union Township through grants, scholarships and arts education.
Cash prizes were awarded for the top two winners in the amounts of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for the People’s Choice Winner and $100 for the Youth Award Winner.
Hosted by Doc Burkhardt with special “mini host” Kawameeh Middle School 6th Grader William Benevese, the show featured a special appearance by last year’s winner Jonathan Hyer. The evening was filled with great entertainment and laughs provided by Burkhardt and Benevese. Judges included Director of Education at the Paper Mill Playhouse Lisa Cooney, Investors Branch Manager Regina Nicholls, Owner of local bookstore “Here’s the Story” and Actor Joe Leo, 2014 Union’s Got Talent Winner, Performer Alyssa Muniz, and UHSPAC Alumni Romainson Romain, who appeared on this past season of “So You Think You Can Dance.”
UHSPAC Choreographer Jennifer Williams shared “It’s always an amazing experience when you can bring the community together. For us, we want to continue to raise money to support our students and support our town, and to me there is no better way of doing than with a stage and great entertainment. This was our most successful show to date, and we are so glad there were so many people on hand to witness the amazing talent our town has to offer.”
The Winners Are
1st Place: Taylor Mitchell — Union Resident.
